Robert J. Tompkins Sr.

Robert J. Tompkins, Sr., 64, of Morganton, NC, formerly of New Paltz, NY, died Saturday, January 19, 2008 at his home in North Carolina.

Mr. Tompkins was born November 28, 1943 in Duchess County, NY, the son of Teresa Victoria (Spealing) Tompkins of Morganton, NC and the late Hilton Eugene Tompkins. He married Carol Lasher.

He retired as foreman for the Town of New Paltz Highway Department, New Paltz, NY. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Morganton.

Surviving, in addition to his mother are: his wife, Carol (Lasher) Tompkins of Morganton, NC; son and his wife, Robert J. Tompkins Jr. and Karen Tompkins of Highland, NY; granddaughter, Danille Tompkins of Highland, NY; several nieces and his faithful canine companion, Snoopy.